A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8644588 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 89878327 epoch_slot_no: 281527 block_no: 8644411 slot_leader_id: 5335424 size: 12722 time: 2023-04-14 03:56:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78165d6106a8899a2ce61cee3a909b1a48049c5fd2737299a3dbf201b1fc03beBlock Operator
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